UNFORGETTABLE, INSPIRATIONAL, INFORMATIVE
For the past 30 years EAS has been taking students of all ages from 8 to 80 to Venice, Florence and Rome to experience at first hand the splendour of Italian art and architecture. The 4 -5 day trips are uniquely designed to give participants not just an in depth appreciation of each individual masterpiece but also an understanding of its wider significance in the history of art.
Our itineraries are carefully constructed to include the most important monuments in each city whilst our exclusive contacts provide access to lesser known private collections. Crucially students are taught directly in front of the relevant works of art and architecture and are encouraged to participate in the often lively discussions that ensue.
EAS courses are open to all ages and all levels of interest and are equally suitable for families, couples and individuals. Our goal is to provide a truly memorable and authentic experience. With this in mind we often arrange accommodation and events in private houses, villas and palazzi not generally open to the public.
About Ann Buchanan
Ann Buchanan has taught Art and Art History for 35 years at every level from primary to university. She is a firm believer in the value of interactive teaching and her infectious enthusiasm and passion for Italian culture mean that EAS trips abroad are always voyages of discovery.
Practical Art Teaching
The ability to draw or paint the monuments encountered on the trip often leaves a lasting impression. Ann's husband, the water colourist Hugh Buchanan, gives masterclasses in drawing and watercolour.
For more information on the prices, dates and availability of this year's EAS Tours Abroad please browse the individual courses.
Drawing master: Hugh Buchanan
The art and architecture of Vienna is unique with outstanding works from the medieval era to the Wiener Werkstätter. The Kunsthistorisches Museum boasts a world class collection of Old Master paintings and coinciding with our tour there is an exhibition of Northern Renaissance art featuring Dürer and Holbein. The Belvedere Palace and the Leopold Museum contain magnificent works by Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele and both of the magnificently restored Liechtenstein Palaces demonstrate the power of princely patronage.
May is an optimum month to visit, when the lilac is out and long days of sunlight illuminate the city. 'Faust ' and 'Turandot' are on at the Opera and a perfomance by the Spanish Riding School at the Hofburg is also available.
Ann has known the city since she was a child and will guide you to important works of art and architecture and allow you to peruse at your own pace and Hugh will provide drawing and water colour demonstrations for those keen to try their hand.
We will stay in our favourite hotel,the 4 Star Pertschy Palais Hotel, in the historic centre of Vienna, next to the Hofburg Palace.
https://pertschy-palais-hotel.business.site
We will fly directly from Edinburgh to Vienna with Ryanair.